2018 Student Art Contest Information

Theme: “How Do You Save Water”

Open To: All City of Charlottesville & Albemarle County Public, Private, and home schools, Grades 1st to 8th

Due: October 15th (5pm, end of business day)

CONTEST FLYER & ENTRY FORM: CLICK HERE

All poster entries must have the official entry form completely filled out (legible) and attached to the back of each poster submission.

Poster entries must be mailed or dropped off by 5pm on October 15th to:
Department of Public Works
Attn: Water Conservation
305 4th Street, NW
Charlottesville, VA 22903

If you are a teacher with a large number of posters, you can arrange for a pick up at your school with the Water Conservation Program Coordinator, please email or call (434-970-3877).

Contest Rules

All entries must convey the theme of the contest: “How do you save water?”
Entries must be the work of one individual student, no collaborations.
Multiple entries from the same student will be accepted.
Original artwork only. Posters submitted with copyrighted characters or images will not be accepted.
Size: 11″ x 17″, any posters larger or smaller in size will be disqualified (Do you need paper? Read below how you can get some from FREE!)
Any medium may be used (paint, colored pencils, crayons, markers, etc). No 3-D entries, please.
Teachers may submit for students or students can submit independently through their parents.
Teachers can submit multiple entries at once, arrange pick-ups at schools, mail to or drop off at Public Works Administration (305 4th Street NW).

IMPORTANT: Each poster MUST have the official entry form attached to the back. All information must be filled in completely and legible. Illegible entries will be disqualified. Please print or type ALL information. Click Here for the Official Entry Form!

PRIZES!
For Students: Cash gift card (one winner in each category)
Categories: Grades 1 – 2, Grades 3 – 4, Grades 5 – 6, Grades 7 – 8, Fan Favorite
Posters will be judged on message (keep in mind the theme), originality, creativity, and overall presentation.
A panel of judges will select the winning posters for each grade division.

For Teachers: Every teacher whose students submit posters will be entered into a drawing to win a cash gift card for classroom projects. The more students that participate will increase the odds of winning. Four Teachers will be selected!

A Fan Favorite winner will be selected by online voting. The link with the fan favorite entries will be available here starting November 1st. Voting closes on November 15th (11:59pm ET). Please vote for your favorite and share with your friends and family! (Link will be added here starting November 1st)

Winners will be announced November 19th and recognized as special ceremonies and their work will be exhibited in public venues. Awards Ceremony will determined at a later date.

Flyer & Entry Form: Click Here

Questions: Please contact the Water Conservation Program Coordinator via email or phone (434-970-3877)

DO YOU NEED PAPER?

Paper can be picked up by individuals by the City of Charlottesville Public Works Administration Building located at 305 4th Street, NW, Charlottesville, VA 22903.
Schools and teachers, you can arrange for a drop off of paper at your school by contacting the Water Conservation Program Coordinator via email: waterconservation@charlottesville.org or phone: (434) 970-3877.

Contest is sponsored by:

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